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09 Mar 2010 10:19

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Politics: Democrats calling Eric Massa’s bucket of crazy a bucket of crazy

  • I think this whole story is ridiculous. I think the latest excuse is silly and ridiculous. We’re focused not on crazy allegations but instead on making this system work for the American people rather than insurance companies.
  • White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs • Regarding the bowl of crazy Rep. Eric Massa alleged as he resigned yesterday. Other Democrats are denying the seeing-Rahm-naked allegations, too. Massa, by the way, will be on Glenn Beck today to defend himself. Get yo popcorn ready! source
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05 Mar 2010 10:55

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U.S.: Could the White House push for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed military trial?

  • We are evaluating based on New York City logistical and security concerns on trial in federal courts.
  • White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs • Regarding what’s turning out to be a bit of a boondoggle for the administration, where to try 9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed. At first, they wanted to try him in a New York civilian court, where they ran into heavy NIMBYism. (Honestly, they’d probably run into it anywhere with this case.) But now it looks like they’re changing their mind. Probably for the best. source
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17 Feb 2010 22:03

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Politics: Good news! Robert Gibbs’ tweets subject to Presidential Records Act

  • What I write and what I tweet is archived as a part of this Presidential Records Act of 1978 because it is work product created as part of my job at the White House. People that follow me, people that read that, people that re-tweet that, none of that goes into this or is archived as a result of the Presidential Records Act.
  • White House press secretary Robert Gibbs • On the archive status of his tweets. Gibbs, who just became the first person in the White House to tweet on an official basis, is required to have the information documented. It’s good because it keeps him honest. It’s good because it keeps the history alive. But it’s still kind of strange due to the fact that social media and the PRA aren’t super-compatible. In other news, after a questionable first post, he’s doing a pretty good job of going with the Twitter flow. source
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13 Feb 2010 21:15

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Politics: We have a tip for Robert Gibbs: Don’t call it “the Twitter”

  • before A while back, our boy Robert Gibbs admitted in an interview that he wasn’t able to use Twitter from the White House, which hurts Obama’s until-then-solid Web 2.0 cred.
  • now Gibbs joined Twitter today as the account @PressSec, and his handle of the service is a little suspect. He called it “the Twitter.” He’s a PR person. Yikes. source
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16 Sep 2009 19:59

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Politics: Jimmy Carter gets no media frenzy backup from Obama’s crew

  • We understand that people have disagreements with some of the decisions that we’ve made and some of the extraordinary actions that had to be undertaken by this administration.
  • White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs • On ex-president Jimmy Carter’s assertion that the current political climate is created by Obama’s race. Even if they did agree, it’s not like they’re going to out and say it – the administration’s already bloodthirsty opponents might get their teeth out and start biting. • source
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01 Jul 2009 23:22

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U.S.: Key Obama staff members and the size of their paychecks

Barack Obama, president $400,000

David Axelrod, Senior Advisor $172,000

Rahm Emanuel, Chief of Staff $172,000

Robert Gibbs, Press Secretary $172,000

Jon Faverau, speechwriter, not the actor $172,000


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31 May 2009 11:23

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U.S., World: Ouch! Robert Gibbs just took a broad swipe at the U.K. press

  • If I was looking for something that bordered on truthful news, I’m not entirely sure it’d be in the first pack of clips I’d pick up. You’re not going to find very many of these newspapers and truth within 25 words of each other.
  • Obama press secretary Robert Gibbs • On British press reports that the blocked Abu Ghraib photos showed graphic scenes of torture and rape. Not to be critical or anything, but the British press – in fact, the very paper you’re criticizing, The Daily Telegraph – did just take down a sitting House of Commons speaker. You should probably give them some credit, Robert. • source
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11 May 2009 21:49

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Politics, U.S.: Wanda Sykes: The White House didn’t dig your edginess

  • first Sykes, during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, made a joke about Rush Limbaugh that was so harsh it managed to peel the paint off the walls.
  • second Robert Gibbs, the White House Press Secretary we dig, criticized her, saying some topics “are better left for serious reflection rather than comedy.” source
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06 May 2009 22:14

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U.S.: In case you’re curious, that Air Force One photo is coming soon

  • It only took scaring half of NYC to get it, BTW. The White House, which earlier this week made it sound like the photo of Air Force One flying next to the Statue of Liberty would never see the light of day, had a change of heart, according to press secretary Robert Gibbs, a.k.a. Mr. Awesome. By the way, the endeavor cost taxpayers $328,835 and angered thousands. Hoo-ray! source
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09 Apr 2009 20:52

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U.S., World: Why does Obama think the new Iraq funding is needed?

  • Nearly 95 percent of these funds will be used to support our men and women in uniform as they help the people of Iraq to take responsibility for their own future — and work to disrupt, dismantle and defeat al-Qaida in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
  • President Barack Obama • In a letter to Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, on the need to pass this bill. When Obama was a senator, he opposed a special war spending bill bill similar to this one (which didn’t, by the way, have an endgame) proposed by Bush. Press secretary Robert Gibbs made light of this, but said it was different because the money would be needed soon. • source
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